COUNCIL chiefs are planning to get into bed with a redheaded babe to provide more seasonal fun and frolics in Halton.

The local authority wants to pay a firm £15,000 to deliver events advice.

The firm - called Red Headed Babe - has 'unique skills and experience' and the council hopes it will be able to revolutionise the entertainment offered in the borough.

And bosses hope Red Headed Babe - owned by businessman John Ritchie - will attract several national events to the borough to stand alongside attractions like the Victoria Park Vintage Rally, Spikey Bike and the Halton Show.

A council spokesman said: 'Red Headed Babe is a company owned by Mr Ritchie, an individual who has an extensive track record in the leisure and entertainment industry.

'He is involved in a number of leisure projects, such as the VUE bar chain, and has extensive contacts with the entertainment industry.

'Mr Ritchie has already brought a new investment to the borough and this has enabled him to gain a detailed knowledge of the area.

'He is additionally working on a number of exciting investment projects and is keen to support the regeneration of the borough more generally through providing support and advice and using his industry contacts to book entertainers directly.'

Under the proposals, Mr Ritchie would work for the council for a maximum of five days a month for up to two years at a cost of £212 a day.